Fifty Years After - Mary Wiley-Staver

Fifty Years After: A School Girl Abroad Fifty Years Ago is a memoir written by Mary Wiley-Staver and originally published in 1899. The book tells the story of the author's experiences as a young American girl studying abroad in Europe during the mid-19th century. Throughout the book, Wiley-Staver recounts her travels and adventures in various European countries, including France, Germany, and Italy. She describes the sights, sounds, and cultural differences she encountered, as well as the challenges she faced as a foreigner in a new and unfamiliar place. The book also offers insights into the educational system of the time, as Wiley-Staver attended a number of different schools and institutions during her travels. She reflects on the differences between American and European education, as well as the various teaching methods and philosophies she encountered. Overall, Fifty Years After provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young woman traveling and studying abroad during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of women and students in the 19th century, and is sure to be of interest to anyone with an interest in history or travel writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781436846363